Matthewc66

I had the same issue and we did everything including switching to electronic ignition.

The culprit was a fuel pump that worked but couldn't pump fast enough.

Put in a new fuel pump and it ran like a top..

A short video I made with my daughter featuring my Pinz and my Ferret..

Too much free time on my hands..

This is a silly video I made with my daughter and our Ferret.

The Pinzgauer is in there also. May sell her soon so I thought I would stick her in there as well.

I didn't pay attention to the rpm's but at 45 mph I am thinking I wouldnt hit the governor.

I read that top speed is around 55 mph.

I will drive it tomorrow and check my RPM's..

I recently got my Ferret roadworthy with the help of my mechanic.

I have a small issue and before I asked him to look at it I thought I would post to see if there is an easy answer.

The Ferret runs excellent through the gears but when I have it in top gear and try to achieve top speed, approximately 50mph the engine starts to stutter, almost like it is turning off.

When I go back to 4th gear and slow down a little the engine runs perfectly again.

I thought:

1. Maybe there is a clogged jet that only shows itself when I am in top gear?

2. Maybe there is some type of governor or top speed limiter?

Any thoughts?

I think this is the link you are looking for..

http://www.ferret-afv.org/oldfh/fh-index.htm

I have ammo boxes where your chairs are.

i can remove them but where would I buy the chairs, what would the cost be and do they just bolt on?

Chris, I looked at the pictures and it looks great.

One question: To the left and right of the commanders chair there seem to be pads to sit on for extra passengers.

Are these stock or aftermarket.

I would like to get some small seats for my 6 year old daughter and that would work perfectly.

Good luck with the Ferret. Where in LA are you? Maybe I can get a trailer and we can meet up for some pictures or a cruise once I get my plates..

Maybe it is just California but wherever I take it I have to schedule twice the time because people need to know it's history, take pictures, etc..

Chris, you finally pulled the trigger? You are the same Chris that e mailed me from LA?

Maybe we meet up at Cars and Coffee in Irvine one morning and surprise everyone?

Good luck with the new vehicle it looks pretty nice..

Matt

Are you sure not many in the U.S??. As most that post on Yahoo are from across the water.

Not that there aren't many but the US is a big place and I have never seen one on the road, and I am only aware of one in San Diego and it doesn't have plates and isn't driven on public roads.

I took mine out and it almost created a riot. I had people following me, waving at me to pull over, etc.

I came out of a pizzeria after lunch and I counted 22 people around it taking pictures, etc.

I can take you to car shows in my area where there will be Ferrari Enzo's but I have never seen another Ferret on the road.

I am sure the UK guys will laugh when they see what Ferrets go for in the US..

I paid $25,000 US dollars for my MK 2/3. It is very clean and needed only a few minor things to get ready. Import and delivery was included in the price.

It came with the Clansman, Browning 30 cal in the turret, sand channel, fresh paint, etc so it was pretty complete..

Not too many Ferrets in the US so if you want one you have to pay.

I recently bought a Ferret. I am in the US and make videos on the side of all my hobbies.

I made one on Ferrets..

It is a first try but I think it came out alright.

I took pictures I found of Ferrets off the internet so I hope anyone's pics I used wont offend them.

Cheers..

I have a Ferret MK2/3 and noticed in some pictures on the internet there is a rotating beacon light similar to what you would find on the top of a police car. Single light, yellow in color, mounted behind the driver on the left, sort of near where the antenna would be.

Still trying to learn about Ferrets and didn't know if these were available to purchase and retrofit, why they were used, are they original equipment, how you wire them into a power source, and if it would be worth getting..

Thanks in advance for the advice..

Matt

Everyday..

Welcome Rich..

I own a Ferret and Pinzgauer and am in San Diego if you ever get down this way..

Matt

Another dumb question, this time on the pre select transmission:

When I park and I click it into gear will it hold the truck from rolling?

Should I park it in 1st?

Someone mentioned to me that I shouldn't park with the parking brake for long periods of time as it wasn't good for it.

I don't want to ruin my parking brake but I also don't want the Ferret to roll away on me.

Yes, as far I know they are the originals...

Here are a few pics..

Thanks..

I will forward the information to him.

Here is a pic of my Mini in case anyone cares. They are pretty uncommon over here in California.

I am in San Diego CA and just took possession of a Ferret MK2/3.

I am looking for sources for parts, fuel filters, etc..

Any advice would be appreciated.

A couple of quick questions on oil and air filters. A friend with a Ferret said he replaced his oil bath with a paper filter and uses standard fuel filters in his Ferret. Not sure if this is wise?

My mechanic is a Rolls specialist, can he use standard Rolls 6 cylinder parts on the engine or are there specific B60 parts?

Sorry for the ignorance but I am a Yank after all.

Just trying to keep the UK history alive.

I also have a classic Mini with a Union Jack painted on the roof..

Hello Matt,

 

Did you get the translation of your vehicle record card (sent to you via Yahoo Ferret group)? Most of the info you require is on it!

 

Let me know and I'll send it again if required,

 

Best wishes,

 

Peter

 

Owner of Ferret 2/3, 03 CC 42

I didnt get it. I have been printing everything I can on the Ferret. If you could send it I would be much obliged.

I am heading out of town to visit Pismo Beach CA and will be out of touch until Monday.

Thanks in advance..

Matt

This veh was used by the QOY(V) one of my old units, I'll trawl archives etc and try and see if I can find some in service pictures.

 

Barry

That would be tremendous..

I want to try and gather as much information as I can as the more time that passes the more potential there is for its history to dry up..

Matt

I drove a vehicle from this tranche, 01EC28 with UNFICYP Force Reserve Squadron out of Nicosia in 1976-77.

 

IIRC it's a late Mark 2/3. It might have been a Mark 2/4. The 2/3 was the definitive turreted Ferret and earlier Mark 2s were upgraded (primarily by uparmouring IIRC) to Mark 2/4. Oh it's a Mark 2/3: it says on the document.

 

It says it was with the Queen's Own Yeomanry, a TA (Territorial Army - if you are American, think National Guard. In those days it was styled TAVR: Territorial Army and volunteer Reserve, which is why QOY is postscripted (V) to indicate Volunteer Reserve) regiment between 1971 and 1983 before undergoing conversion. I have absolutely no way of knowing what the conversion was (though I am sure there are people here with access to the books). 1983 may well have been a good time to convert from a Larkspur to a Clansman radio system. My regiment (front line BAOR) converted our vehicles from Larkspur to clansman in 1980.

 

I remember 28 went like brown stuff off an entrenching tool. In the Cyprus winter I spent two times two-week tours of Skouriotissa in the Troudos Mountains. 28 developed a starting problem which led to me bump-starting it down a rough track from a Danish OP on the Green Line through a minefield.

 

We got it started and limped home to Skouriotissa where our pet REME Armoured Vehicle Mechanic (VMA or A-Mech) diagnosed a dead starter motor. New starter motor sent out from the Light Aid Detachment (LAD) at the Squadron's base at Nicosia Airport. REEM and I spent six hours undoing the three mounting bolts holding the starter motor on the Ferret floor (the belly access plates were tiny and the REEM ended up sawing his 5/8" (9/16"?) AF OJDE spanner in half so that he could reach the bolts.

 

Starter motor arrived in the middle of the night and we spent another nine hours feeding the new starter motor around the engine into position and securing it. As you've worked out by now, replacing a Ferret starter motor is usually done after a pack lift.

 

Everything back together ... no change. We were instructed to bring 28 back to the LAD where it could be worked on conveniently. Just after dark I set off (with my commander, the Troop Leader in his best kit because there happened to be a do on in the Officers' Mess) over the mud tracks through the mountains back to Nicosia.

 

I did the journey in 45 minutes. People were impressed: the best time anyone had ever done for the journey was 34 minutes in a lightweight Land Rover dry in bright daylight.

 

Turned out to be a duff battery. I'd previously had tracking problems: VERY close to the Turkish OP line just outside of Famagusta, I found the front wheels splayed like a fat uncle in an armchair. A good few hours having broken out the emergency Compo rations while we awaited recovery.

 

Very shortly after replacing the battery, 28 went off for overhaul and I was given a replacement which, though older, was like new, and drove like it.

 

Your vehicle seems to have spent a lot of entire life either in a Central Vehicle Depot (Command Vehicle Depot? It's been a long time.) in Ludgershall (I know it well: was stationed next door in Tidworth) or a TA regiment.

 

The first entry looks like Royal Horse Guards, These are Household Cavalry, now merged to become RHG/D (Royal Horse Guards and Dragoons: the only regiment known officially to all by its nickname, The Blues and Royals).

 

There is a line in there says it spent ten years with 11 Field Squadron (I presume Royal Engineers),

 

So to sum up, my guess is you have a late model Ferret with low mileage. Probably a prime example.

 

The downside is your actual vehicle probably has probably never been anywhere or done anything exciting. You may be lucky and find 11 Fd Sqn RE got up to something between 1984 and 1994.

 

The other upside is that IMCO opinion, this will be the very best ride of your life.

I guess a lack on interesting history is worth it if it has been babied in a motor pool its whole life.

Thanks for the information, it is exactly what I was looking for.

Matt

Is there any way to ascertain where my Ferret has been or any interesting facts from the documents I received from the Tank Museum?

I posted this on the intro page but realize a lot of people may not go through there too frequently.

I live in California, In San Diego and take delivery of this vehicle in the next few weeks.

Any help would be appreciated.

Matt